Europe’s Cyber Defenders Get a Boost with New Region-Specific Intelligence
In a bid to provide cybersecurity professionals across Europe and the UK with tailored intelligence and insights, Dark Reading has launched its latest section: DR Global Europe. This new initiative aims to fill a critical gap in threat intelligence by offering region-specific analysis that speaks directly to the unique challenges facing European cyber defenders.
The timing of this launch is no coincidence. As Europe navigates an unprecedented convergence of geopolitical threats, regulatory complexity, and explosive security investment growth, cybersecurity professionals need intelligence that takes into account the nuances of their local landscape. Unlike North America, where a similar tech stack and business language create a more transatlantic cyber profile, Europe faces a distinct set of challenges.
For instance, European critical infrastructure has become a prime target for Russian-backed threat groups. While nation-state threats from China, Russia, and Iran are also a concern in North America, the proximity and intensity of Russian hybrid warfare operations targeting critical infrastructure is uniquely concentrated in Europe due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This targeted aggression has resulted in significant attacks on European critical infrastructure, highlighting the need for region-specific threat intelligence.
Another key difference between North American and European cybersecurity landscapes lies in business email compromise (BEC). In parts of Europe, BEC incidents are significantly higher than in the United States, with a staggering 81% of reported incidents in Germany and the Benelux region involving BEC this year alone. This is a stark contrast to the US, where BEC figured in only 27% of investigated incidents in 2025.
Furthermore, Europe has emerged as the global hotspot for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, with the continent absorbing 48.4% of all DDoS attacks worldwide – five times higher than North America’s 9.4%. Russian-aligned hacktivist groups are driving this trend, highlighting the need for effective countermeasures.
Meanwhile, the cybersecurity market in Southern and Eastern Europe has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Countries such as Spain, Italy, and Poland have seen significant increases in cybersecurity spend, with some regions experiencing year-on-year growth rates of up to 59%.
DR Global Europe is designed to provide tailored analysis, intelligence, and actionable insights that are based on in-region sources and a deep understanding of the unique cyber threat landscape. This new section will offer CISOs and practitioners with the expertise they need to navigate the complex cybersecurity challenges facing their region.
As a result, DR Global Europe kicks off with an in-depth article from Rob Wright, exploring the quest for tech and cyber independence happening in the UK specifically and the EU more broadly. With dedicated coverage going forward that understands the difference between CISA advisories and ENISA recommendations, NIS2 compliance deadlines, and how Russian APT activity manifests differently in Europe compared to North America, this new section is set to become a go-to source for European cyber defenders.
For those interested in staying up-to-date with the latest developments in their region, DR Global Europe offers a valuable resource that will provide actionable insights into the complex cybersecurity landscape facing Europe.
Source: Dark Reading — 2026-07-15